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August Gymnastics programming

Anthony Masters | 03-08-2021
Hello everyone, So we go into Part.2 of strength building via the strict bar muscle up approach. This also means trying to jump a few levels for the regulars. The skill section at the start will be a combination of or either/ or of 2 exercises based on your current level & interest. We will run through the various progressions... [Read more]

Barbell Club – August

Jenna Fisher | 02-08-2021
Since the gym re-opened we have worked through training cycles for muscle endurance and hypertrophy. Over the last six weeks, we started to touch on strength repetition ranges but with the focus on manipulating the tempos to provide a new stimulus and expose the body to a wide range of accessory exercises. Now that the preparatory work is done, the... [Read more]

G.P.P training program 2nd – 8th Aug

Josh Schouten | 01-08-2021
  Moving on to our next block of training we are going to focus on percentages of the max out Oly lifts from last week. We will continue this week with the testing on the back squat, deadlift and bench press. Your coach will help you decide which repetition maximum (RM) to choose. Testing these is important to get a... [Read more]

G.P.P training program 26th – 1st Aug

Josh Schouten | 25-07-2021
Moving on to our next block of training we are going to focus on percentages of the max out Oly lifts from last week. We will continue this week with the testing on the back squat, deadlift and bench press. Your coach will help you decide which repitition maximum (RM) to choose. Testing these is important to get a marker... [Read more]

Barbell Club weeks 5 and 6

Jenna Fisher | 19-07-2021
  For the final two weeks of this 6-week phase, you are going to complete the single-set slow-tempo training for your main compound lifts instead of the accessories. (We practiced with the accessories to prep you for this as it can be daunting under a barbell).  The rep range is wide (6-12) to cater to the range of experience in... [Read more]

G.P.P training program 19-25th July

Josh Schouten | 18-07-2021
As we take on a new program and a slightly different structure for the days we will need some time to adjust. To begin with, we will be working on triples on the big lifts, these will be at percentage ranges that should be adhered to for best results, later on, we will be aiming to improve the rate of... [Read more]

G.P.P training program 12-18th July

Josh Schouten | 11-07-2021
As we take on a new program and a slightly different structure for the days we will need some time to adjust. To begin with, we will be working on triples on the big lifts, these will be at percentage ranges that should be adhered to for best results, later on, we will be aiming to improve the rate of... [Read more]

Mobility – July programming

Anthony Masters | 06-07-2021
Hello guys, Quick information about what to expect in each week's class during this month. There will be a shift of focus, from big joints to smaller joints, so looking at joints such as wrists, elbows, ankles & knees. Working these areas we will then integrate them into more common positions like the squat & handstand/ overhead position. This will... [Read more]

Gymnastics – July programming

Anthony Masters
Hello folks, Quick information about this July programming, transitioning from the past 2 months of structural balance work (keeping injury free & building base strength), we are now working on a 3 month straight bar muscle up & handstand push up phase.  What is a bar muscle up? Look at this video, there are many ways this can be done,... [Read more]